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    Julias Restaurant

    4.1 (125 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Unassuming exterior
    Shelly A.

    If you are in the mood for an authentic Mexican breakfast, stop here. If you prefer bacon and eggs, stop here. If biscuits are your thing, stop here (get it grilled). Large group? No problem! Everything we ordered came exactly as we ordered. The pancakes are excellent, too.

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    Sandra C.

    This local Mexican restaurant has been around for decades and it's a popular place for locals and visitors alike, since it's on the main road and on the way to South Padre Island. We decided to give it a try on a Friday since now they are open Thursday and Friday until 8p.m. instead of closing at 4p.m. I got the entomatadas plate with rice and beans and the overall flavor was pretty good. My husband got the fish plate that comes with salad and French fries. Depending on how much fish they have on any given day, they have an all you can eat fish deal. Our server Erika was friendly and helpful. Julia the owner was around and took a few minutes to talk to us. We went pretty early, 4p.m., so there weren't that many people there but as we were leaving, more people were starting to come in. The atmosphere is somewhat quiet and everything looked clean. Too bad they don't currently have a liquor license and they ran out of flan, which I wanted to try.

    Wow, a lot on the menu!
    Sandra R.

    We stopped in for a quick meal of flautas, refried beans, rice, nachos and salad. It all tasted good and fresh. Te restrooms were super clean, both men's and women's! Since it was 8:30pm or so when we stopped in, some of the lights had been turned off. But the woman working the counter had the lights turned on for our safety when we asked to use them. Nice! The front section facing the main road is set up like an old fashioned diner in red and white upholstery and ice cream signs up: Blue Bell! There are other cakes to choose from that are displayed on a turning fridge. The back is set up like a restaurant and now the menu made sense! We will stop here again on our way to or from the island!

    Chicken enmolada lunch special.  Yummy!!!

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    3 months ago

    This restaurant was fantastic! Great Mexican food and local. We really liked the queso, fajitas and enchiladas.

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    I liked the food portion of it tasted very country style...the potato soup was greatb.the beans and I had a steak.

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    1 year ago

    Excellent eatery. Locals favorite. Old fashioned diner atmosphere. Looks to be family owned with friendly service. Fridays fish nite!

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    2 years ago

    Very good service. Everyone friendly. Big tacos with best flour tortillas. Good Mexican food.

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    Barbacoa is really good!! Service is fast and I like the diner type style they have at the restaurant. I enjoyed eating here!

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    Family owned business and amazing service. Best breakfast I've ever had besides my grandmas. Food is amazing you gotta try it out!

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    Great breakfast and lunch options. Been eating at this restaurant since 2003 and never disappoints.

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    Great find! Love the food and the atmosphere. All the staff were welcoming. Definitely will stop again on my way to South Padre.

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    Yummies Bistro - You have to order the Mediterranean avocado toast. Blew me away!!

    Yummies Bistro

    4.5(1.2k reviews)
    19.6 mi
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    Came here because the coffee looks amazing and it did not disappoint!…read more The latte and cappuccinos look visually appealing but if you're looking for a real cappuccino this might not be for you. It definitely seems like they just put a bunch of foam on top but it still tasted good. The waffle is also crispy and fluffy. The salon lox bagel is also so pretty but the large onion slices were too much. Service was great and they do get really busy.

    During a quick weekend getaway to South Padre Island, I treated myself to brunch at Yummies Bistro…read moreafter seeing all the raving reviews online and it did live up to the hype. I arrived around 10:30am on a Friday, and although the restaurant was packed, was seated immediately at the bar. Our server greeted me promptly, took my drink order, and returned with my Spanish Macchiato. It was easily the highlight of the meal--absolutely five-star worthy. Not only was it Instagram-worthy, but it tasted just as good as it looked. Creamy, rich, and infused with notes of Mexican chocolate and cinnamon, it was one of the best specialty coffees I've had in a while and the artistry was incredible. For brunch, I ordered the CLEO (a lox bagel with egg) and the SPI Breakfast Platter. The CLEO had great flavors--the smoked salmon was fresh. My biggest critique was that the soft bagel, warm egg, and lox lacked a bit of textural contrast. Even so, the individual components were delicious. The SPI Breakfast Platter was hearty, well-executed, and exactly what you'd hope for from a classic breakfast. I'd love to come back the next time I'm in South Padre and try their lunch menu, the dessert case was very enticing.

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    Yummies Bistro - Lemon Poppyseed pancakes were soooo good!! Add blueberries and strawberries

    Lemon Poppyseed pancakes were soooo good!! Add blueberries and strawberries

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    Jolie Petite - French Toast

    Jolie Petite

    3.8(28 reviews)
    11.7 mi

    I came for an anniversary brunch on a Tuesday at 10 AM and had the entire place to ourselves. Our…read moreserver was training a new server and they both did really good! This was our first time having brunch here and they were super helpful with explaining the menu (since there is a lot of French) and recommended for us to try the Croquettes. My boyfriend loved them!! I on the other hand was not very fond of the taste but I still had one :) I had the croissant sandwich and that was the best croissant and best sandwich I have ever had 10/10. It was super filling and the croissant just melts in your mouth. I had tried their pastries before and I HAVE EVER BEEN DISAPPOINTED PLS GO TRYYYY!! (If they ever make those beignets from agave fest again I would go every week for my fix) My boyfriend had the Canard Et Gaufre which is duck and waffles and he really enjoyed the duck. The only issue with this dish was that you can't eat it without using your hands or getting dirty. Other than that this is definitely a must try if you like chicken and waffles.

    My mom and I ventured to Brownsville for a girls brunch and were delighted with our experience. The…read moreatmosphere was absolutely perfect, and the food was great! She got the quiche, I ordered the crab cakes Benedictine, and we split the Nutella crepes. So delicious. But the star of the morning I think was our tea lattes. She had a blueberry muffin latte made with earl gray tea and I had the taro tea latte. They were incredible. We were so happy with our brunch!

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    Elva's Mexican Restaurant - Chicken Taquitos

    Elva's Mexican Restaurant

    4.6(37 reviews)
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    We stopped here on our way out from SPI as it was very crowded in Port Isabel and boy were we glad…read morewe did! First, you should know this is a put your name on the list if there aren't any open seats kind of place. It's a little small but I found it to be very cozy. Second, the food was absolutely delicious and you got BIG value for the cost. I had the Carne Guisada and Pazole, both of which were tasty and the servings were huge. The tortilla was bigger than my head and freshly cooked. My husband got the Huevos Divorciados and he just kept saying "this is exactly what I wanted!", my little ones got the standard breakfast and taquitos. Everyone was very happy with the meal and I am so pleased we decided to get a bit away from SPI/Port Isabel so we could discover this place! Highly recommend!

    Elva's Restaurant does have good food; however, my recent experience with service was…read moredisappointing. The owner's daughter who served us had a very unpleasant attitude. I requested regular cream packets for my coffee and was told none were available. When I went to pay my bill, I noticed a full box of the same cream packets behind the counter. When I politely questioned the inconsistency, the response was dismissive and unprofessional. As a customer, I expect honest communication and respectful service. If an item is available, it should be offered--or at the very least explained--without attitude. Good food alone doesn't make a great restaurant; customer service matters just as much.

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    Elva's Mexican Restaurant - Number 4. (2) Pancakes, (2) Eggs & (2) Strips of Bacon. w/ egg whites

    Number 4. (2) Pancakes, (2) Eggs & (2) Strips of Bacon. w/ egg whites

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